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There is nothing more foolish or self-defeating than for a Christian to say that he is not interested in doctrines.

Martyn Lloyd-Jones

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Martyn Lloyd-Jones
Age: 81 †
Born: 1899
Born: December 20
Died: 1981
Died: March 1
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